Light Cream Cheese Brownies Recipe

Name: Light Cream Cheese Brownies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Brownie; 1 1/4 cups flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup bittersweet chocolate chips (I use Ghirardelli 60% baking chips); 2 1/2 tablespoons butter; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 3 eggs; 2 egg whites; 3/4 cup sugar; 3/4 cup Splenda granular; 3/4 cup walnuts, chopped (optional); Topping; 3 ounces neufchatel cheese, softened; 1 1/2 tablespoons butter, softened; 1/4 cup sugar; 1/4 cup egg substitute; 1 teaspoon vanilla

Servings: persons

Brownie
1 1/4 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup bittersweet chocolate chips (I use Ghirardelli 60% baking chips)
2 1/2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 eggs
2 egg whites
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup Splenda granular
3/4 cup walnuts, chopped (optional)
Topping
3 ounces neufchatel cheese, softened
1 1/2 tablespoons butter, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup egg substitute
1 teaspoon vanilla

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease 9x13 cake pan.
2
For the brownies: Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside, reserving 2 Tablespoons for topping.
3
Melt the chocolate, butter and half the vanilla over a double boiler or in the microwave. Let cool to room temperature.
4
Prepare Topping: Cream butter with the light cream cheese, gradually adding the sugar. Blend in egg substitute, the reserved flour mixture (2 Tablespoons) and vanilla. Set aside.
5
Continue preparing brownies: In a large bowl, beat the eggs and egg whites with the sugar and splenda until very light and fluffy.
6
Fold in the chocolate mixture, followed by the flour mixture and nuts, if using.
7
Pour the mixture into prepared pan.
8
Spoon the cream cheese topping in long lines, then using a knife swirl the batters together. Don't over swirl!
9
Bake for 30 minutes (25 if you like them fudgy like I do). Let cool completely before cutting.

1100

kcal

Calories

Fat

110

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Brownie, 1 1/4 cups flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Light Cream Cheese Brownies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Light Cream Cheese Brownies

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